Academic Official: Kuwait National Robotics Championship Harnesses Youth Potential and Refines Their Talents

Kuwait City, 4 Oct (KUNA) -- Dr. Haider Bahbahani, Acting Dean of the College of Science at Kuwait University, affirmed today that the Kuwait National Robotics Championship represents an investment in the potential of youth, helping to discover, refine, and prepare their scientific and engineering talents for international competitions and forums.

Speaking at a press conference launching the fourth season of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship (KNRC) for the 2026-2027 academic year, Bahbahani noted that robotics competitions provide an applied environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with design, engineering, programming, and problem-solving, thereby enhancing critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills. He emphasized that supporting such initiatives is an investment in youth potential, boosting their readiness to cope with rapid advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and engineering. He reaffirmed Kuwait University’s and the College of Science’s commitment to providing an environment that fosters innovation and applied learning.

Bahbahani praised the role of the Computer Science Department at the College of Science in launching and sustaining the championship, noting its growing presence across Kuwait. He highlighted the importance of partnerships between academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector in supporting youth-oriented initiatives.

He stated that Kuwait University, represented by the Computer Science Department at the College of Science, organizes the championship in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports. The previous edition saw the participation of approximately 150 teams and over 600 students from various age groups.

The championship features several applied competitions linked to global events, most notably the VEX Robotics competition, which qualifies teams for the World Championship in the United States, as well as the Aerial Drone Competition, which qualifies participants for global contests, and the Open Innovation Competition. Registration remains open from today until the 30th of this month.

For her part, Noura Al-Mutairi, a chemistry technical supervisor at the Ministry of Education, stated in a press statement that launching the championship through a partnership between the public and private sectors embodies the importance of strategic cooperation in supporting students, nurturing their potential and creativity, and equipping them with essential future skills. This contributes to preparing a generation capable of innovation and competing on various platforms.

In a similar statement, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, Bashir Abdullah, said the championship reflects Kuwait’s vision of investing in young minds and demonstrates the belief that youth are the nation’s true wealth. He noted that the combined efforts of government, academic, and private sector institutions contribute to building a youth environment capable of facing future challenges.

Abdullah added that the championship serves as a national platform to showcase the talents of Kuwaiti youth in science, technology, and engineering, refine their skills, and enable their active participation in sustainable development. He affirmed the Authority’s continued support for initiatives and entities focused on youth.

The championship is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, with strategic partnership from Zain Kuwait and Al-Sayer Group, a gold sponsorship from Warba Bank, and an educational partnership with Kuwait Technical College and Kuwait College of Science and Technology. (End) K.M.J. / N.W.F.